Post-Doctoral Associate - Cardiovascular

Apply for Job Job ID363798 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9546 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job About the Job: 30% Lead research projects pertaining to development of large animal models of disease. Likewise, research projects are available to generate novel tissue sources for human transplantation using large animal models. 30% Collaboration with other laboratory scientists and outside scientific partners in the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments is essential. Preparation of manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and presentation at scientific meetings is required. 10% Detailed documentation of procedures and experimental data is required. This involves analyses of data, writing summary reports on results of work and discussing results with laboratory colleagues and Principal Investigator. 10% Strong communication with the PI, laboratory colleagues, and outside scientific members is of the utmost importance. 10% Presentation of independent review of relevant scientific literature for ongoing projects and discussions of possible new experimental approaches with laboratory colleagues and the principal Investigator is required. Regular presentations of scientific data and significant contribution to the preparation of manuscripts is required. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Embryology, Molecular Biology, Regenerative Biology or related discipline Preferred Qualifications: Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience with communicating results and concepts with a diverse audience including molecular biologists and laboratory scientists. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent planning, organization and execution skills. Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills. Ability to prepare manuscripts for presentation and publication. Cell culture skills (primary and cell lines) Demonstrated experience with editing using CRISPR technologies Demonstrated experience with genotypic and phenotypic analyses RT PCR and qPCR scRNA-seq technologies FACs analysis Immunohistochemistry and tissue sectioning Biochemical Assays (ELISAs, Western Blot, TUNEL, etc) Large animal experience strongly preferred Demonstrated experience with large animal surgery Demonstrated experience with promoter driven gene over-expression and analysis Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $61,008 - $74,088 depending on education/qualifications/experience and appropriate NIH stipend level Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and life insurance Employee wellbeing program Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your

Created: 2026-03-02